Be The Hummingbird

Join the fabulous host, Laura Johnson, on an exciting journey to revitalize your financial plan! Mid-year is the perfect time to check in and refresh your goals, so let’s dust off those shiny New Year's resolutions and embrace a fun “reset” for the next 90 days and beyond!

Laura dives into the fascinating world of taxes, showing you how they can actually help you reach your goals. Your CPA will be thrilled, and trust us, your futur...

Join Laura Johnson, founder of Hummingbird Wealth Management and host of Be The Hummingbird, as she engages with her inspiring guest, Beth Gentile of Soldier Fit Frederick. Together, they share their powerful personal health journeys, highlighting the vital importance of trusting your instincts, doing thorough research, and seeking guidance from qualified experts.

In their heartfelt conversation, Laura and Beth tackle the challenge...

Join host and financial advisor Laura Johnson on an inspiring journey to financial wellness! In this uplifting episode, she explores the diverse paths that can lead to a brighter financial future. Whether you are a solopreneur carving your own path, a family navigating life's complexities, an advocate of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, or someone making a bold career shift later in life, each journey has i...

Join host Laura Johnson in a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Kimberly Coppola from the Clear Mind Center in Frederick, MD, as they dive deep into the complex topic of grief on this podcast. With over 11 years of experience, Kim is a compassionate therapist specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, and depression for individuals aged 11 to 100.

In this uplifting episode, Laura and Kim explore the profound impact of exerci...

With Laura's guidance, you will learn how your goals, time horizon, overall financial plan, experience, and emotions affect your investment portfolio. She will also highlight common pitfalls such as fear, overconfidence, and misinformation, encouraging you to rise above these challenges and make informed decisions.

Embrace the journey of investing with confidence. With the right mindset and knowledge, you can navigate complexities ...

Join Host Laura Johnson on an incredible journey through the world of taxes and financial planning! Get ready to dive into the exciting ways taxes—whether income, capital gains, or property taxes—can shape your financial future. Laura may not be a CPA or tax preparer, but her wealth of experience turns what could be a dry subject into an engaging adventure!

Discover how major life events like selling a home, marriage, divorce, and ...

Join host Laura Johnson on an empowering journey as she dives into the essential world of insurance. With her engaging and dynamic approach, Laura transforms what many consider a dull topic into a vibrant and enlightening experience. 

From automobile and health insurance to homeowners, renters, life, and liability insurance, Laura unravels the mysteries surrounding these vital protections. Laura doesn’t just share facts; she empowe...

Join Laura on an inspiring journey as she explores the exciting investment trends for 2025. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge. However, she also shows her vulnerability, acknowledging that some of these concepts can feel overwhelming. Yet, it's precisely this openness that makes her insights so powerful! 

Together, you’ll discover groundbreaking opportunities in ...

Join Laura Johnson, the inspiring founder of Hummingbird Wealth Management, as she takes you on a journey through the world of retirement planning. With her wealth of experiences and heartfelt stories, Laura empowers you to take that crucial first step, no matter where you find yourself on your retirement path. 

She emphasizes that it’s never too late to start focusing on your dreams. By setting clear goals, practicing discipline, ...

Join Laura on her heartfelt journey as she shares the valuable lessons learned while caring for her aging father. Through her experiences, she inspires us to embrace the inclusion of our loved ones in every important decision, honoring their independence as they navigate their own paths. Laura emphasizes the power of knowledge by encouraging us to educate ourselves about the diagnoses our loved ones face, empowering us to provide b...

As we enter the new year, let’s take a moment to reflect and set our intentions. Join Laura Johnson, the founder of Hummingbird Wealth Management, as she shares her perspective on New Year's Resolutions. 

Imagine celebrating your successes, both big and small, while actively pursuing your goals. Laura reminds us that achieving success is not just about reaching the finish line; it's about enjoying the journey along the way. 

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We all have dreams - those exciting bucket list items that make our hearts race!  Whether it's buying your dream home, starting a loving family, or sipping cocktails on the beach during retirement, these goals light up our lives.  Some of us envision sending our children to college, jet-setting across the globe, or making that big-ticket purchase we've always wanted.  While reaching these dreams can be thrilling, the road to gettin...

Have you ever wanted to dive into the investing world but didn't know where to take the plunge?  Well, you're in luck!  Join Laura Johnson, founder of Hummingbird Wealth Management, on a podcast adventure where she effortlessly demystifies investing and transforms complex jargon into relatable language you can understand.

In this episode, Laura tackles everything from the basics of investments to fancy-sounding terms like diversifi...

Have you ever found yourself wondering just how much should really be sitting in your emergency fund? Or what to do when life throws you a curveball—can debt be your lifeline? Well, join Laura on this exciting journey as she unpacks all these questions and more!

Get ready to explore smart guidelines for your emergency fund—think of it as your financial superhero cape! Laura will not only guide you on how much you should aim to save...

Join the fabulous Laura Johnson, founder extraordinaire, as she takes you on a journey into the world of credit scores! Why should you care about your credit score, you ask? Well, Laura reveals the secrets behind how these mysterious numbers are calculated and why being in the know can change your financial game. 

But that's not all—get ready for some insider tips on how to build your credit score up like a champion and how to repa...

Join Laura Johnson, the host and founder, as she candidly recounts her personal experience with falling victim to a scam. Through this unfortunate ordeal, she gained valuable insights about herself, her decision-making process, and the importance of being cautious. Despite the negative impact of the scam, she courageously shares her story in the hope that it will serve as a cautionary tale for others, offering valuable lessons and ...

Join founder, Laura Johnson, as she takes you on journey through the who, what, when, where, why, and how of financial planning:

• Who needs financial planning? Who are financial planners? (Hint: Maybe you do, and they're the superheroes of finance!)
• What is financial planning? What should you expect from your financial planner? (Spoiler: It's like crafting a personalized roadmap to your dreams!)
• When is the best time to engage ...

In this heartwarming episode, Laura introduces her dear friend, financial advisor Brianna Ryland, for a lively and insightful discussion. They delve into the joys of family and nurturing strong emotional bonds with our children. Brianna shares her delightful philosophy on the various stages of parenting, likening the early years to training for the marathon of guiding young adults. Her spirited reminder to invest in ourselves, our ...